Seven people have been confirmed dead in a sustained attack on Anwuel village, Oglewu District, in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, North-Central Nigeria by armed herdsmen.
Chairman of the Ohimini Local Government, Adole Gabriel, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday via phone said the attackers struck on two consecutive days, leaving behind scenes of horror and destruction.
“Two persons were killed yesterday, and the Governor has sent his Special Adviser on Security along with troops to contain the attacks,”
“We visited the scene at Angwuel, where soldiers of Operation Whirl Stroke had also been stationed, but the herders returned in a gestapo operation on Tuesday evening to attack the community again, killing five additional persons,” he stated.
Condemning the renewed violence in the community, Gabriel described the killings as “unprovoked and barbaric,” noting that the once peaceful community has now been deserted.
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“Many residents have fled for safety. We have, however, drafted additional security personnel to restore peace and prevent further attacks,” he added.
The killings have sparked widespread outrage on social media, with residents and civil society groups condemning the rising spate of attacks on farming communities in Benue State.
Many have called for stronger action from the Federal Government and international support to end the incessant bloodshed in the North-Central region.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
